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Brainwash pop-up, by Howard Johnson on Jul 26, 2015 2:52:57 GMT 1, While I've never been able to fully respect Mr. Brainwash after seeing Exit Through the Gift Shop, I have really kind of come around to his art. Sure its derivative and completely shallow but some of the images are just plain great from a purely decorative viewpoint. Artists like Koons and Hirst, and even Warhol for that matter, have/had an extensive staff participating in the creation of the art, so in the grand scheme of things I guess he cant really be faulted for running a factory type studio.
Plus, that Basquiat painting is a really clever comment on race relations in fine art. Of course any artistic credibility is negated by that awful LIITA homage.
While I've never been able to fully respect Mr. Brainwash after seeing Exit Through the Gift Shop, I have really kind of come around to his art. Sure its derivative and completely shallow but some of the images are just plain great from a purely decorative viewpoint. Artists like Koons and Hirst, and even Warhol for that matter, have/had an extensive staff participating in the creation of the art, so in the grand scheme of things I guess he cant really be faulted for running a factory type studio.
Plus, that Basquiat painting is a really clever comment on race relations in fine art. Of course any artistic credibility is negated by that awful LIITA homage.
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LTB Banksy Silver flags / Laugh now / Toxic Mary unsigned , by Howard Johnson on Jul 25, 2015 0:59:35 GMT 1, Personally, I would pull the trigger on a mint flags for at or maybe even above the cost of some of the other lower end u/s pieces, and avoid the ones with damage. In terms of investment I think its a bit underrated. The metallic stock that its printed on is pretty damn badass, and as mentioned above the majority of them are riddled with condition issue. Plus, people tend to pay a premium for prints with special attributes (ie diamond dust), and its easy to see the metallic stock being a big selling point down the line. My only other tidbit of advice is to try and find one that has never been rolled. I was chatting with my framer about this print and he mentioned that the majority of ones he sees are scratched to hell having only been tubed once or twice.
Personally, I would pull the trigger on a mint flags for at or maybe even above the cost of some of the other lower end u/s pieces, and avoid the ones with damage. In terms of investment I think its a bit underrated. The metallic stock that its printed on is pretty damn badass, and as mentioned above the majority of them are riddled with condition issue. Plus, people tend to pay a premium for prints with special attributes (ie diamond dust), and its easy to see the metallic stock being a big selling point down the line. My only other tidbit of advice is to try and find one that has never been rolled. I was chatting with my framer about this print and he mentioned that the majority of ones he sees are scratched to hell having only been tubed once or twice.
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Trade up U/S Banksy's for 1 signed?, by Howard Johnson on Jul 25, 2015 0:43:51 GMT 1, Personally I'd only sacrifice the u/s ones for a iconic print that only came in a signed edition. I know there are rational arguments to both sides of the debate, but I think u/s pieces are a better investment. 10-20 years from now I just don't see the signature adding the value that it does in todays market. Plus, a lower price point means a bigger market of buyers, which provides a bit more expediency when it comes time to cash in on your investment. Just to be clear I've got no information to back this up, just my gut feeling and the fact that it seems silly the prices people pay for signed works when you can get the exact same piece for a fraction of the cost.
That being said, the iconic pieces like Nola, Kate Moss, CYW, or NBG that only came signed are a no brainer in terms of investment, just depends on your taste.
Personally I'd only sacrifice the u/s ones for a iconic print that only came in a signed edition. I know there are rational arguments to both sides of the debate, but I think u/s pieces are a better investment. 10-20 years from now I just don't see the signature adding the value that it does in todays market. Plus, a lower price point means a bigger market of buyers, which provides a bit more expediency when it comes time to cash in on your investment. Just to be clear I've got no information to back this up, just my gut feeling and the fact that it seems silly the prices people pay for signed works when you can get the exact same piece for a fraction of the cost.
That being said, the iconic pieces like Nola, Kate Moss, CYW, or NBG that only came signed are a no brainer in terms of investment, just depends on your taste.
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*See New Thread*, by Howard Johnson on Jul 9, 2015 18:04:50 GMT 1, Thank you all for your love and support! I sent my friend the link to this thread and she was really touched by all your kind words. As many of you know I am currently studying for the bar exam and as it is only a few weeks away I am going to stay off the forums in an effort to minimize distractions.
If you are interested in one of the pieces please refer to the initial post as another member as graciously offered to help facilitate the sale while I study. If you need to contact me regarding an urgent matter feel free to send an email to the address in my signature. Thanks again to everyone who has purchased a piece thus far and I'll catch yall in a few weeks!
Thank you all for your love and support! I sent my friend the link to this thread and she was really touched by all your kind words. As many of you know I am currently studying for the bar exam and as it is only a few weeks away I am going to stay off the forums in an effort to minimize distractions.
If you are interested in one of the pieces please refer to the initial post as another member as graciously offered to help facilitate the sale while I study. If you need to contact me regarding an urgent matter feel free to send an email to the address in my signature. Thanks again to everyone who has purchased a piece thus far and I'll catch yall in a few weeks!
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*See New Thread*, by Howard Johnson on Jul 9, 2015 0:39:37 GMT 1, Thank you to everyone who bought a piece. We have a few more to sell so please stay tuned.
Thank you to everyone who bought a piece. We have a few more to sell so please stay tuned.
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Flipping Art โข The Debate, by Howard Johnson on Jul 7, 2015 20:43:09 GMT 1, I think the generic term of "flipper" is kinda outdated in the modern collecting landscape. The internet and these forums have kind of turned all of us into mini dealers, constantly buying and selling. Unless your crazy rich I don't know how you could realistically build up a collection without flipping a few pieces here and there.
That being said I think it's really a breach of collector etiquette that prompts people to point the finger at "flippers." In my opinion the only situations where selling immediately is in bad form is with new releases and if another member hooks you up with a print (the timeline for ethical sale afterwards is debatable). In my opinion all other sales are totally fine. You get a steal on eBay or at auction and want to sell immediately that's perfectly reasonable. You were the one to find the piece, and your not taking art out of the hands of someone who wanted it or screwing over another forum member.
I think the generic term of "flipper" is kinda outdated in the modern collecting landscape. The internet and these forums have kind of turned all of us into mini dealers, constantly buying and selling. Unless your crazy rich I don't know how you could realistically build up a collection without flipping a few pieces here and there.
That being said I think it's really a breach of collector etiquette that prompts people to point the finger at "flippers." In my opinion the only situations where selling immediately is in bad form is with new releases and if another member hooks you up with a print (the timeline for ethical sale afterwards is debatable). In my opinion all other sales are totally fine. You get a steal on eBay or at auction and want to sell immediately that's perfectly reasonable. You were the one to find the piece, and your not taking art out of the hands of someone who wanted it or screwing over another forum member.
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New DFace, by Howard Johnson on Jul 3, 2015 0:22:34 GMT 1, I never really got D*Face's work. Isn't it just kind of like a spin off of Lichtenstein's comic book stuff? I always wonder why people wouldn't just buy a Lichtenstein, at least it's semi-original and imo much better in the classic sense. Even some of Pose's work is heavily influenced by Lichtenstein but in the case of Pose at least there is much more originality in comparison to D*Face. Some things I guess I'll just never understand. Though it has made me go back and appreciate studying the history of art and especially the founding fathers of pop art like Lichtenstein. Poly, your point is valid. However, I would argue that its less of a spin off of Lichtenstein and more of a critique. A lot of Lichtenstein's work (and pop art in general) can be interpreted as a glorification of western culture. D*face takes the motif and turns it on its head to provide a modern comment on these institutions. "Kiss of death" and "Sweet Nothings" are decidedly feminist interpretations on the oppression a women can face in a traditional relationship, and "Pop Tart" is equally effective at deconstructing the empty facade of celbrity idolization. (I realize that sentence is smug as hell).
I never really got D*Face's work. Isn't it just kind of like a spin off of Lichtenstein's comic book stuff? I always wonder why people wouldn't just buy a Lichtenstein, at least it's semi-original and imo much better in the classic sense. Even some of Pose's work is heavily influenced by Lichtenstein but in the case of Pose at least there is much more originality in comparison to D*Face. Some things I guess I'll just never understand. Though it has made me go back and appreciate studying the history of art and especially the founding fathers of pop art like Lichtenstein. Poly, your point is valid. However, I would argue that its less of a spin off of Lichtenstein and more of a critique. A lot of Lichtenstein's work (and pop art in general) can be interpreted as a glorification of western culture. D*face takes the motif and turns it on its head to provide a modern comment on these institutions. "Kiss of death" and "Sweet Nothings" are decidedly feminist interpretations on the oppression a women can face in a traditional relationship, and "Pop Tart" is equally effective at deconstructing the empty facade of celbrity idolization. (I realize that sentence is smug as hell).
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New DFace, by Howard Johnson on Jul 2, 2015 23:59:21 GMT 1, What I don't get is his continued use of the dot pattern. It keeps his works tied to Lichtenstein which does him a disservice in terms of lasting importance. I fear that this body of work will be seen as a "Lichtenstein homage" instead of just great urban-pop art. Take this image for example, one could interpret it as a comment on the hyper-masculine context in which soldiers find themselves, willing to sacrifice life and limb in service of eliminating some meaningless target (a context in which the zombie motif actually makes sense!). Those with a knowledge of art history will see the nod to "Bratatat!," which touched on similar themes. But the inclusion of the dot pattern makes it an on-the-face Lichtenstein homage taking away some of the power of the image and execution which is really all his own.
What I don't get is his continued use of the dot pattern. It keeps his works tied to Lichtenstein which does him a disservice in terms of lasting importance. I fear that this body of work will be seen as a "Lichtenstein homage" instead of just great urban-pop art. Take this image for example, one could interpret it as a comment on the hyper-masculine context in which soldiers find themselves, willing to sacrifice life and limb in service of eliminating some meaningless target (a context in which the zombie motif actually makes sense!). Those with a knowledge of art history will see the nod to "Bratatat!," which touched on similar themes. But the inclusion of the dot pattern makes it an on-the-face Lichtenstein homage taking away some of the power of the image and execution which is really all his own.
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New DFace, by Howard Johnson on Jul 2, 2015 22:25:42 GMT 1, Count me in, one of my favorites from the LA show. Heres hoping well see a bit of a deviation from the Lichtenstein stuff in his next body of work. His art seems to be be the best when he ventures outside his comfort zone.
Count me in, one of my favorites from the LA show. Heres hoping well see a bit of a deviation from the Lichtenstein stuff in his next body of work. His art seems to be be the best when he ventures outside his comfort zone.
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DFace โข American Depress Card LARGE, by Howard Johnson on Jul 2, 2015 18:09:52 GMT 1, That price is listed on expressobeans so full disclosure I'm not 100% sure if it's accurate, but their records are usually well maintained.
If I'm not mistaken this was released when the street art bubble was at an all time high, which then saw prices decrease the next few years. These results could just be a symptom of that or maybe the original price was much lower.
That price is listed on expressobeans so full disclosure I'm not 100% sure if it's accurate, but their records are usually well maintained.
If I'm not mistaken this was released when the street art bubble was at an all time high, which then saw prices decrease the next few years. These results could just be a symptom of that or maybe the original price was much lower.
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Banksy Bomb Hugger Print, by Howard Johnson on Jul 1, 2015 5:00:53 GMT 1, Paddle8 results are always so high. Almost suspiciously high. Has anyone got a theory as to why? I agree, these results seem to be way out of step with the market even for auction houses. Most telling are the recent Kaws toys, people paid a couple grand for pieces that are regularly available on ebay for a couple hundred bucks. More power to them if they can keep it up, high results like this only serve to benefit those of us investing in urban art.
Paddle8 results are always so high. Almost suspiciously high. Has anyone got a theory as to why? I agree, these results seem to be way out of step with the market even for auction houses. Most telling are the recent Kaws toys, people paid a couple grand for pieces that are regularly available on ebay for a couple hundred bucks. More power to them if they can keep it up, high results like this only serve to benefit those of us investing in urban art.
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Kaws โข Kate Moss Prints, by Howard Johnson on Jul 1, 2015 3:29:41 GMT 1, $10k seems pretty spot on for White Gloves. They are seldom avail, very rare, and it's one of the top three KAWS prints ever. It also looks insane in person. I'd agree as well. Its pretty telling that the "Baby" print on ebay has gone unsold for so long. If you want an "ad disruption" style piece your pretty much limited to Kate Moss, Baby, or Supermodel and I'd venture to guess all three editions are somewhat comparable in terms of value. While these pieces will always go up in price I think they may have a ceiling similar to Shepard Fairey's prints (albeit to a lesser extent), as there are enough smaller originals on the market where once you get into a certain price point people will just go for those instead. Personally, I'd take Kate Moss over a small OG any day, but thats just me.
$10k seems pretty spot on for White Gloves. They are seldom avail, very rare, and it's one of the top three KAWS prints ever. It also looks insane in person. I'd agree as well. Its pretty telling that the "Baby" print on ebay has gone unsold for so long. If you want an "ad disruption" style piece your pretty much limited to Kate Moss, Baby, or Supermodel and I'd venture to guess all three editions are somewhat comparable in terms of value. While these pieces will always go up in price I think they may have a ceiling similar to Shepard Fairey's prints (albeit to a lesser extent), as there are enough smaller originals on the market where once you get into a certain price point people will just go for those instead. Personally, I'd take Kate Moss over a small OG any day, but thats just me.
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D*FACE Artwork, VALUATION, by Howard Johnson on Jun 30, 2015 18:56:10 GMT 1, Yeah I'd second that price on the A-hole, maybe 600$ on eBay. I'd put the GNF at around $1500, it's a classic piece and one of his most desirable multiples.
Yeah I'd second that price on the A-hole, maybe 600$ on eBay. I'd put the GNF at around $1500, it's a classic piece and one of his most desirable multiples.
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DFace โ โWasted Youthโ @ CAC Malaga, by Howard Johnson on Jun 29, 2015 21:54:57 GMT 1, Not sure how being a museum show makes much of a difference other than museum shows all of the work isn't normally for sale.. Im a big D*face fan but think his prices are pretty crazy given he doesnt have much of a secondary market. I also think its a bit off reusing some of his more successful older pieces and reselling them at 10x the price To be fair, hes only used the Pop Tart image on the original canvas, the small plexiglass edition, and the screenprint. That being said, the DSTQ image has been done to death at this point.
-Dog Save The Queen - 250 -Canis Servo - 80 -Union Jack on paper - 16 -Union Jack on Canvas - 12 -HRH - 70 -HRH Canvas - 7 -HRH burned edition - 7
Thats not even counting the various other mixed media editions released throughout the years. As an educated buyer it seems silly to drop the kind of money hes asking on the new canvas edition when there are so many other variations on this image in circulation. I honestly do wish him the best, and theres always the secondary market for us collectors who cant afford these pieces at source.
Not sure how being a museum show makes much of a difference other than museum shows all of the work isn't normally for sale.. Im a big D*face fan but think his prices are pretty crazy given he doesnt have much of a secondary market. I also think its a bit off reusing some of his more successful older pieces and reselling them at 10x the price To be fair, hes only used the Pop Tart image on the original canvas, the small plexiglass edition, and the screenprint. That being said, the DSTQ image has been done to death at this point. -Dog Save The Queen - 250 -Canis Servo - 80 -Union Jack on paper - 16 -Union Jack on Canvas - 12 -HRH - 70 -HRH Canvas - 7 -HRH burned edition - 7 Thats not even counting the various other mixed media editions released throughout the years. As an educated buyer it seems silly to drop the kind of money hes asking on the new canvas edition when there are so many other variations on this image in circulation. I honestly do wish him the best, and theres always the secondary market for us collectors who cant afford these pieces at source.
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DFace โ โWasted Youthโ @ CAC Malaga, by Howard Johnson on Jun 29, 2015 0:46:24 GMT 1, As much as I love his art I agree that his prices are not in line with the market. At the show last year in Beverley hills some nice unique queens on paper were $3k and canvas ones were $10k. Jump to the recent LA show and the HPMs are $12k and canvases (although admittedly much bigger and new images) were $30k. Now we have this show with the lowest prices being around $30k and no smaller pieces or multiples.
To be fair I believe he pretty much sold out the two LA shows so more power to him, but in my experience these prices don't hold up in the aftermarket. I recently sold a nice big multiple on aluminum and had to take a loss on the source price of $3k, and the two pieces on wood that sold in the past couple months on ebay didn't even break $2k. I guess these aren't an indication of how his iconic originals would do at auction, but his current pricing holds little room for investment value in my opinion.
As much as I love his art I agree that his prices are not in line with the market. At the show last year in Beverley hills some nice unique queens on paper were $3k and canvas ones were $10k. Jump to the recent LA show and the HPMs are $12k and canvases (although admittedly much bigger and new images) were $30k. Now we have this show with the lowest prices being around $30k and no smaller pieces or multiples.
To be fair I believe he pretty much sold out the two LA shows so more power to him, but in my experience these prices don't hold up in the aftermarket. I recently sold a nice big multiple on aluminum and had to take a loss on the source price of $3k, and the two pieces on wood that sold in the past couple months on ebay didn't even break $2k. I guess these aren't an indication of how his iconic originals would do at auction, but his current pricing holds little room for investment value in my opinion.
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DFace โข American Depress Card LARGE, by Howard Johnson on Jun 29, 2015 0:29:17 GMT 1, Yup editions on plexi all 50 x 30 with 5 in each colorway (4-5 different colorways if I remember correctly). The original price on these was $10k in 2008. I'd venture to guess you'd have to she'll out $15-20k to lock one down as they hardly ever come up for sale. Good luck in your search!
Yup editions on plexi all 50 x 30 with 5 in each colorway (4-5 different colorways if I remember correctly). The original price on these was $10k in 2008. I'd venture to guess you'd have to she'll out $15-20k to lock one down as they hardly ever come up for sale. Good luck in your search!
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Faile Artwork, VALUATION, by Howard Johnson on Jun 25, 2015 17:31:01 GMT 1, Thank you Andy for your help! Yeah the faile market is pretty difficult to get a grasp on. It seems like these works were fairly expensive from the source and the fact that they keep reusing kind of confuses things even more. I think I'm gonna try for "Happens Everyday" in the cheapest edition I can find, as it seems to be the most iconic piece.
Thank you Andy for your help! Yeah the faile market is pretty difficult to get a grasp on. It seems like these works were fairly expensive from the source and the fact that they keep reusing kind of confuses things even more. I think I'm gonna try for "Happens Everyday" in the cheapest edition I can find, as it seems to be the most iconic piece.
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Shepard Fairey / Dface collaboration 2015, by Howard Johnson on Jun 25, 2015 3:19:10 GMT 1, Meh, another lackluster collab. I wish they'd do a classic Fairey andre image with D*face adding his classic the wings and tongue. Thats a print I could get behind.
Meh, another lackluster collab. I wish they'd do a classic Fairey andre image with D*face adding his classic the wings and tongue. Thats a print I could get behind.
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Faile Artwork, VALUATION, by Howard Johnson on Jun 25, 2015 2:59:50 GMT 1, I'm thinking about adding a nice hand-finished Faile to the collection. Can anyone give me a ballpark figure on what I should expect to pay for the ones listed below? If anyone familiar with their body of work can offer other recommendations I'd really appreciate it; I'm looking for something bright and feminine (the art police has given them a pass). Thanks!
-"Paradise" (Yellow) -"Happens Everyday" (Either edition) -"Everything Under the Sky"
I'm thinking about adding a nice hand-finished Faile to the collection. Can anyone give me a ballpark figure on what I should expect to pay for the ones listed below? If anyone familiar with their body of work can offer other recommendations I'd really appreciate it; I'm looking for something bright and feminine (the art police has given them a pass). Thanks!
-"Paradise" (Yellow) -"Happens Everyday" (Either edition) -"Everything Under the Sky"
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New Faile - Sweet Sins Brooklyn, by Howard Johnson on Jun 25, 2015 1:26:22 GMT 1, I only hang art on my walls that I can look at and get some meaning from. What the hell do you all see in this? A woman holding an old rifle, with a purple tree and a werewolf howling in the background - and it says sweet sins. Would love to know what meaning you get from it - apart from saying you love it cause it's Faile.
I can see what you mean and I don't necessarily disagree in relation to this image. That being said, Faile is one of the only artists I personally buy for aesthetic value alone. Their screenprints are strikingly beautiful and the images are perfect for fans of comic or pop art such as myself.
That being said I would argue that they are also one of the best artists at exploring (and subverting) gender norms in modern society. Whether is a woman demanding to exercise both her professionalism and femininity while being swallowed by modern corporate america ("Happens Every Day"), or a man driven mad by his desire to reconnect with nature ("Wolf Within"), their work explores these topics in genuinely interesting ways. Consequently, these have become the most sought after images because the usually nuanced message combined with their impeccable execution makes for a really damn good piece of art.
I only hang art on my walls that I can look at and get some meaning from. What the hell do you all see in this? A woman holding an old rifle, with a purple tree and a werewolf howling in the background - and it says sweet sins. Would love to know what meaning you get from it - apart from saying you love it cause it's Faile. I can see what you mean and I don't necessarily disagree in relation to this image. That being said, Faile is one of the only artists I personally buy for aesthetic value alone. Their screenprints are strikingly beautiful and the images are perfect for fans of comic or pop art such as myself. That being said I would argue that they are also one of the best artists at exploring (and subverting) gender norms in modern society. Whether is a woman demanding to exercise both her professionalism and femininity while being swallowed by modern corporate america ("Happens Every Day"), or a man driven mad by his desire to reconnect with nature ("Wolf Within"), their work explores these topics in genuinely interesting ways. Consequently, these have become the most sought after images because the usually nuanced message combined with their impeccable execution makes for a really damn good piece of art.
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New Faile - Sweet Sins Brooklyn, by Howard Johnson on Jun 24, 2015 20:33:49 GMT 1, I know the image has been done to death but I'm still holding out hope that they release the block sub rosa image they did for laminate. My favorite faile image, and it was used for a shady company produced on a cardboard box, seems like such a waste.
I know the image has been done to death but I'm still holding out hope that they release the block sub rosa image they did for laminate. My favorite faile image, and it was used for a shady company produced on a cardboard box, seems like such a waste.
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Want to Buy- KAWS 'Running Chum' (complete set), by Howard Johnson on Jun 22, 2015 21:25:43 GMT 1, Outer Bourogh in NY has a full set. Be warned though he wants like 10k for each.
Outer Bourogh in NY has a full set. Be warned though he wants like 10k for each.
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Banksy โข Flower Thrower โข Love is in the Air, by Howard Johnson on Jun 16, 2015 22:56:19 GMT 1, Thanks everyone for the advice. Yup I have the cash to get a mint one but will defiantly consider one with neglible condition issues, or even major ones if the price is proportionate.
Thanks everyone for the advice. Yup I have the cash to get a mint one but will defiantly consider one with neglible condition issues, or even major ones if the price is proportionate.
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Banksy โข Flower Thrower โข Love is in the Air, by Howard Johnson on Jun 16, 2015 19:59:30 GMT 1, To be fair, the OP has said he is prepared to pay market rate and hasn't set any expectation of max budget - he is just asking if anyone is selling and what price you want. Thought it best to point that out in case people don't bother getting in touch believing he has set a price expectation Yes, thank you for this clarification. Just to be clear My budget for this print is at or above the current market value for this print (obviously not disclosing specifics as to not put myself at a disadvantage in negotiations). If you have a copy you'd be willing to sell, please get in touch and ALL REASONABLE OFFERS will be considered.
As for signed pieces I will state that the budget is 20-25k USD which is obviously on the lower end of the market, but if your interested at this price please let me know. Thank you!
To be fair, the OP has said he is prepared to pay market rate and hasn't set any expectation of max budget - he is just asking if anyone is selling and what price you want. Thought it best to point that out in case people don't bother getting in touch believing he has set a price expectation Yes, thank you for this clarification. Just to be clear My budget for this print is at or above the current market value for this print (obviously not disclosing specifics as to not put myself at a disadvantage in negotiations). If you have a copy you'd be willing to sell, please get in touch and ALL REASONABLE OFFERS will be considered. As for signed pieces I will state that the budget is 20-25k USD which is obviously on the lower end of the market, but if your interested at this price please let me know. Thank you!
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Banksy โข Flower Thrower โข Love is in the Air, by Howard Johnson on Jun 16, 2015 2:10:21 GMT 1, Looking to buy an u/s LIITA. Cash ready to pay the current market rate, and would prefer a US based seller. If your interested please send over your asking price along with pictures of the print. I'll leave this up for about a week and choose the lowest offer. Thank you!
As for my budget it IS AT OR ABOVE the current market value. ALL reasonable offers will be considered. I'm not setting a firm number as I don't want interested sellers to simply ask for my max amount, but please be confident that I am willing to pay current market value and will not lowball you.
Looking to buy an u/s LIITA. Cash ready to pay the current market rate, and would prefer a US based seller. If your interested please send over your asking price along with pictures of the print. I'll leave this up for about a week and choose the lowest offer. Thank you!
As for my budget it IS AT OR ABOVE the current market value. ALL reasonable offers will be considered. I'm not setting a firm number as I don't want interested sellers to simply ask for my max amount, but please be confident that I am willing to pay current market value and will not lowball you.
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New Faile print in the works, by Howard Johnson on Jun 15, 2015 17:43:48 GMT 1, Looks pretty great. I never really get why the straight screen prints charge for more than the hand-finished 150 series ones though. Like how 'Tonight We Launch' goes for more than 'Tonight We Faile'
I have both 150 series and block prints on my wall and I can attest that the block prints are far more visually impressive even though they dont have the hand finishing. Regardless, when it comes to bang for your buck, I don't think your gonna find a better deal then hand finished screen prints for 150$ and massive 27 color statement pieces for 500$ from a top-tier artist. Gotta love faile for keeping prices reasonable (even if they really do need to stop re-hasing the same images).
Looks pretty great. I never really get why the straight screen prints charge for more than the hand-finished 150 series ones though. Like how 'Tonight We Launch' goes for more than 'Tonight We Faile' I have both 150 series and block prints on my wall and I can attest that the block prints are far more visually impressive even though they dont have the hand finishing. Regardless, when it comes to bang for your buck, I don't think your gonna find a better deal then hand finished screen prints for 150$ and massive 27 color statement pieces for 500$ from a top-tier artist. Gotta love faile for keeping prices reasonable (even if they really do need to stop re-hasing the same images).
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D*Face More Punk Than You Punk Print, by Howard Johnson on Jun 15, 2015 17:32:35 GMT 1, Yup mine (AP) has the same. Its rumored that he hand pulled this run so little imperfections like that are to be expected.
Yup mine (AP) has the same. Its rumored that he hand pulled this run so little imperfections like that are to be expected.
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WBT: LIITA or Bomb Hugger (backdoor or condition issues), by Howard Johnson on Jun 7, 2015 23:00:36 GMT 1, Yeah I've been chatting with a few sellers regrading mint bomb huggers and the going rate seems to be 4.2k GBP, so I think my price range is fair for a damaged one. Considering the age of these prints there has to be one out there!
Yeah I've been chatting with a few sellers regrading mint bomb huggers and the going rate seems to be 4.2k GBP, so I think my price range is fair for a damaged one. Considering the age of these prints there has to be one out there!
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WBT: LIITA or Bomb Hugger (backdoor or condition issues), by Howard Johnson on Jun 7, 2015 19:59:57 GMT 1, Thanks for the bump dss111! Putting a price down on these prints is difficult as it will likely vary widely considering the extent of the damage or the provenance on the backdoor pieces. My budget is roughly 5-6k USD or 4K GBP which means I'm looking for a slightly damaged Bomb Hugger, or a LIITA with very serious condition issues (I know its a long shot but I gotta try!). If you happen to have such a piece available please get in touch, and I can offer trades from the artists listed below.
Banksy (HAND/Flags), Kaws (Toy/Prints), DFace (High end sceenprints), Fairey (Prints), Lichtenstein (signed exhibition prints).
Thanks for the bump dss111! Putting a price down on these prints is difficult as it will likely vary widely considering the extent of the damage or the provenance on the backdoor pieces. My budget is roughly 5-6k USD or 4K GBP which means I'm looking for a slightly damaged Bomb Hugger, or a LIITA with very serious condition issues (I know its a long shot but I gotta try!). If you happen to have such a piece available please get in touch, and I can offer trades from the artists listed below.
Banksy (HAND/Flags), Kaws (Toy/Prints), DFace (High end sceenprints), Fairey (Prints), Lichtenstein (signed exhibition prints).
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WBT: LIITA or Bomb Hugger (backdoor or condition issues), by Howard Johnson on Jun 5, 2015 22:24:15 GMT 1, Looking to add one of the prints listed above to the wall. As indicated in the title, the going rates for the unsigned pieces are a bit out of my price range so I'm looking for pieces with condition issues, gift prints, or backdoor prints.
I'm based in Los Angeles and would prefer a US seller but I'm happy to cover international shipping. If you fancy a swap I've got Banksy, D*face, Fairey, and Lichtenstein pieces I can offer. Thanks!
Looking to add one of the prints listed above to the wall. As indicated in the title, the going rates for the unsigned pieces are a bit out of my price range so I'm looking for pieces with condition issues, gift prints, or backdoor prints.
I'm based in Los Angeles and would prefer a US seller but I'm happy to cover international shipping. If you fancy a swap I've got Banksy, D*face, Fairey, and Lichtenstein pieces I can offer. Thanks!
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